Music is one of the deepest forms of expression of people's understanding of our world. In many parts of Asia, knowledge has been seen as more of revelation than science, contemplative and intuitive rather than intellectual, That knowledge, which could not easily be expressed in words, found in music an ideal medium through which it could be communicated. Music has the potential to create awareness, a better understanding of people's attitudes and perceptions, their hopes and aspirations. It is that world of intuitive knowledge that is common to mankind and has the potential to unite communities.
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I know not how thou singest, my
master! I ever listen in silent amazement.
The light of thy music illumines the
world.The life breath of thy music
runs from sky to sky. The holy stream
of thy music breaks through all stony
obstacles and rushes on.
My heart longs to join in thy song,
but vainly struggles for a voice. I
would speak, but speech breaks not into song, and I cry out baffled. Ah, thou hast made my heart captive in the endless meshes of thy music, my master
Rabindranath Tagore |
